Judge Lambros hands down gavel

Sunday

Dec 30, 2012 at 3:15 PM

By Scott Brand

In his last official act, Judge Nicholas Lambros of the 50th Circuit Court swore in various elected individuals including his own son.

Judge Lambros — who had served in this capacity since Jan. 1, 1977 — passed the gavel to his son, James Lambros, providing an emotional farewell speech laced with humor in his final appearance on the bench.

“The robe he will wear today connotes justice in our society and I believe he will wear it well,” said the elder Lambros, choking up during the ceremony.

James Lambros was joined by a host of other elected officials including Clerk Cathy Maleport, Drain Commissioner Anthony Bosely, Prosecutor Brian Peppler, Register of Deeds Sharon Kennedy, Sheriff Robert Savoie, Surveyor William Karr and Treasurer Marjorie Hank. Chippewa County Commissioner George Kinsella also participated in the Friday ceremony, but will likely repeat the oath after the first of the year with his fellow commissioners.

James Lambros, a local attorney, was unopposed in both the primary and general election for his father’s seat. Nicholas Lambros was unable to run for re-election due to state regulations ending his tenure due to age restrictions.